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UP Deputy CM Keshav Maurya Pushes Food Processing Units to Boost Rural Employment

Arijit Bose

SHG women and rural youth to be encouraged to set up small processing units; officials asked to expedite training, financial assistance and subsidies Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has directed officials to promote food processing enterprises in rural areas to generate employment, improve farmers’ incomes and prevent wastage of agricultural produce. During a review of the Rural Development Department and related initiatives, Maurya instructed officials to encourage women associated with self-help groups (SHGs), particularly rural women, to establish small food processing units. He emphasised that food…

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4.12 Lakh Women Dairy Producers Strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s Rural Economy

Arijit Bose

72,669 women become ‘Lakhpati Didis’ through women-led dairy companies operating across 31 districts: Keshav Prasad Maurya Lucknow: Women-led dairy enterprises are emerging as a major driver of rural economic transformation in Uttar Pradesh, with nearly 4.12 lakh women dairy producers now associated with organised milk producer companies across the state. The initiative has reached 7,298 villages in 31 districts, generated a cumulative turnover of approximately ₹5,839 crore and earned profits of around ₹132 crore. As many as 72,669 women associated with these companies have become ‘Lakhpati Didis’. Under the Uttar…

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UP Records ₹1,939 Crore Rise in Revenue Collection in October 2026

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh recorded a significant increase in revenue collection in October 2026, with receipts from major tax and non-tax revenue sources reaching ₹19,686 crore, compared to ₹17,747 crore during the corresponding month last year. This represents a year-on-year increase of ₹1,939 crore. Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna shared the figures, highlighting improved collections across several key revenue departments. GST contributed ₹8,154 crore in October 2026, against ₹6,831 crore in October 2025, registering an increase of ₹1,323 crore. Revenue from stamp and registration rose by ₹427 crore…

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BJP Holds Preparatory Meeting for November 3 March in Lucknow

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Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held an important organisational meeting at the IMRT Auditorium in Gomti Nagar on Sunday to review preparations for its proposed mega march on November 3 under the party’s ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ campaign. The meeting was attended by BJP State General Secretary Dilip Patel, State Vice-President Dr Neeraj Singh, Awadh Regional President Awadhesh Dwivedi and Lucknow Metropolitan President Anand Dwivedi. Addressing party workers, Dilip Patel said the BJP remained committed to strengthening democracy and raising issues concerning public welfare. He said the campaign would…

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40-Hour State-Level Mediation Training Programme for 68 Advocates Begins in Lucknow

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Lucknow: A five-day, 40-hour state-level mediation training programme for 68 selected advocate mediators from various district courts of Uttar Pradesh commenced at the Judicial Training and Research Institute (JTRI), Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, on Monday. Organised by the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA), the programme will run from November 2 to 6, 2026, under the guidance of Justice Arun Bhansali, Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and Patron-in-Chief of UPSLSA, and Justice Arindam Sinha, Senior Judge of the Allahabad High Court and Executive Chairman of the authority. The…

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Anupriya Patel Re-elected Unanimously as Apna Dal (S) National President for Third Term

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Lucknow: Union Minister Anupriya Patel has been unanimously re-elected as the National President of Apna Dal (Sonelal) for a third consecutive term at the party’s national convention held at Gandhi Auditorium in Kaiserbagh, Lucknow, on Monday. The proposal to re-elect Anupriya Patel was moved by party MLA Rinki Kol and unanimously approved by the convention. The meeting was attended by party National Vice-President and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Ashish Patel, State President R.P. Gautam and several senior office-bearers. Those present included MLAs Jai Kumar Singh Jackie, R.K. Patel, Rashmi Arya,…

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Improved Fish Seed Varieties to Boost Income of Fish Farmers in Gonda

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Gonda: The use of improved fish seed varieties and scientific farming practices can significantly increase the income of fish farmers in Gonda, according to Dr Gyan Deep Gupta, fisheries scientist at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mankapur, operating under Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya. Dr Gupta said Gonda, located in the Terai region of eastern Uttar Pradesh, has a substantial number of people engaged in fish farming. Adopting scientific methods and improved fish varieties can help farmers enhance productivity and profitability. He explained that the composite…

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THE EIGHTH EDITION OF ‘LUCKNOW RUN 2026’ WITNESSES AN ENTHUSIASTIC PARTICIPATION, CELEBRATING FITNESS, UNITY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT

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Lucknow:The eighth edition of ‘Lucknow Run’, one of the most prestigious and eagerly awaited sporting events of the city, was successfully organised today at GD Goenka Public School, Sushant Golf City, Lucknow, by The Centrum, Lucknow. Promoting the spirit of fitness, healthy living, and community participation, the event witnessed an enthusiastic response from thousands of participants across different age groups. The run featured four categories – 21 km Half Marathon, 10 km Run, 5 km Run and 3 km Fun Run, providing an opportunity for professional runners, fitness enthusiasts, students…

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UP’s Startup Ecosystem Crosses 24,000 Ventures as Youth Turn Job Creators

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With 88 recognised incubators, financial incentives and a new Startup Policy 2026, Uttar Pradesh strengthens its position as India’s third-largest startup ecosystem Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a significant shift in its employment landscape, with an increasing number of young people choosing entrepreneurship and job creation over conventional job-seeking. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, the state has emerged as India’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with more than 24,000 government-registered startups and 88 government-recognised incubators. More than 3,500 startups are registered under the state’s ‘Start in UP’ initiative. The growing ecosystem…

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VentureVista 2026 Gives Amity Students a Taste of Real Entrepreneurship

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VentureVista 2026

Lucknow: The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) at Amity University Lucknow Campus and Amity School of Communication jointly held a full-day event called “VentureVista 2026,” which was based on the concept of “from idea to impact.” This was an opportunity for many of the students to apply their knowledge from the classroom to the actual process of presenting an idea. The opening session was an “open showcase” and featured the display of students’ ideas via poster board, prototype and digital media. After that, formal pitching sessions occurred. During the pitches, students presented…

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